Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Lady Red]

But man do I wish we had a better showing today

 

[Marie2020]

But man do I wish we had a better showing today

 

[MaryJanet]

Violet is being a wonderful mom!! She is very protective of the little ones.

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Baby number 3 is tucked under Violet.

I'm surprised at how very round she can make herself.
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Gorgeous!!

 

[Marie2020]

Good night all.

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh my... I’ve missed so much. @micstrachan and @ChicoryBlue, much love and I am so sorry for your losses. And anyone else I’ve missed... dealing with illness or deaths.

I doubt I’m catching up here anytime soon, but am glad to see everyone is keeping busy. Not much has changed here, I’m a little overwhelmed with everything at the moment, but wanted to stop by and say Hi again. I will likely be an infrequent passerby here for the rest of the summer. I almost re-homed the tribes here and was seriously planning on leaving the farm.

I’ve had my first true Broody hatch and agree with @Shadrach now. Broodies ARE better! I have two more sitting as well and due in around three weeks. Four new healthy layer chicks and the all are looking pretty feminine, for day olds Roostie is still doing well, and the ladies too for the most part... the weather is still very mild.

I hope everyone is doing well, and taking care of themselves, families, flocks, and fur babies too! (Yes, I know... but “Tribes” would ruin the alliteration)

Great to hear from you Kris! Wishing you strength in dealing with the nasty people.

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh stop I leaning towards mine both being barren
Jk, congrats, beautiful eggs

They're not barren but they were hatched at a tricky time of year. They'll lay eventually and until then, think of all the extra time you'll have with them!

 

[MaryJanet]

The problem chickens have with strong winds, apart from getting blown about is they can't hear. This is what causes them most distress I believe.

This probably explains why Peggy was being difficult yesterday

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

What are you going to do to keep the chicks warm?

The power came back but they keep each other warm, sometimes cuddle with the bigger ones, they also have blankets and a kennel for warmth

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

I use the black oil sunflower seeds that are packaged for song birds. My ladies love them as a special treat.

I’ll be sure to try that!

 

[MaryJanet]

Not to many mealworms they can cause fatty liver

Yes, I know this from first hand experience. I don't give mealworms at all any more.